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French Crystal Beaded Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French six light iron chandelier adorned with garlands of crystal beads and crystals throughout
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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

1940s Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful, Italian 1940s gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier. The chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940’s Bagues Beaded Crystal Light Fixture with 6 interior lights
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Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Gold Leaf

Italian 1940s Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, 1940s Italian gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier. This chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Vintage Rock Crystal Beaded Arm Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage (5) light crystal beaded arm rock crystal chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with
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Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Metal

1940 s Hollywood Chandelier w/ Crystal Pendants Beaded Shades
Located in New York, NY
Chrome light fixture with cut glass plume detailing, crystal pendants, and beaded crystal shades
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Huge Crystal Art Deco Chandelier by Bakalowits or Lobmeyr, Austria, circa 1940s
By Bakalowits Söhne, J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge crystal chandelier by Bakalowits or Lobmeyr, Austria, Vienna, circa 1940s. This beautiful
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940s Hollywood Cut Crystal and Chrome Flushmount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This 1940s Hollywood style features a draped design with fine cut crystals fitted with a cut
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

1940s Gold-Plated Brass, Crystal and Molded Glass Five-Light French Chandelier
Located in Schoorl, NL
Romantic Italian floral chandelier with amber colored and transparent flowers wrap in a bouquet
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Bronze And Crystal Chandelier Attributed To Maison Baguès 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century bronze and crystal chandelier attributed to Maison Baguès France 1940s Good condition
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Genovese Crystal Bead and Blue Murano Teardrop Italian Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian gilt metal and beaded crystal chandelier, circa 1940s. Beading runs along both sides of the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Crystal Chandelier Old Ceiling Lamp Brass Lustre Lights, 1940s Lamp Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Number of lights: Six light bulb sockets: E14 Material: Brass Crystal Chandelier Old Ceiling Lamp Brass
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Vintage 1940s European Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

French Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, French 1940s gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier. This chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

French Chandelier with Prisms from the 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
French chandelier with prisms from the 1940s, in great vintage condition.
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Vintage 1940s French Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Italian Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Splendid, Italian 1940s crystal beaded chandelier in the neoclassical style. The chandelier is
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicately shaped, Italian 1940s gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier with giltwood accents
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Vintage 1940s Italian Green and Gilt Chandelier with Colorful Crystals
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish five-light chandelier with green patina and gilt leaf detail. Clusters of assorted colorful
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Italian Gilt Iron and Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Italian 1940s gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier. The chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier With Amethyst Prisms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, Italian 1940s gilt-iron and crystal chandelier with light amethyst prisms. The fixture
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Iron

Italian Amethyst Glass and Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glorious, 1940s Italian crystal beaded chandelier with amethyst prisms. The chandelier consists
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Petite Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, petite Italian 1940s gilt-iron and crystal chandelier. The chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Crystal Beaded Chandelier with Amethyst Glass Prisms
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, Italian 1940s crystal beaded chandelier with amethyst glass prisms. The chandelier
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Gilt Iron and Macaroni Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful, 1940s Italian giltwood and crystal beaded chandelier. The chandelier consists of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Iron and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
1940s iron and crystal eight-light chandelier with gilded finish. Wired for the US.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Italian Empire-Style Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous, 1940s Italian crystal beaded chandelier in the Empire style. The chandelier consists of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Italian Art Deco 9-Light Palm Tree Chandelier, circa 1940s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A beautiful, grand Art Deco palm tree chandelier, circa 1940s. 9 fronds dripping with hundreds of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Silver-Gilt Italian Macaroni Crystal Beaded Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Graceful, Italian 1940s silvered-iron and crystal beaded chandelier. The chandelier consists of
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Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Lisa Johansson-Pape Chandelier, Orno Oy, 1940s/1950s
By Orno Oy, Lisa Johansson-Pape
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
, 1940s/1950s. Glass, crystal and brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Wheat Sheaf Gold Gilt Midcentury Chandelier, Italy, 1940s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
1940s Hollywood Regency Italian wheat sheaf gold gilt midcentury chandelier. Christal glass
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Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Italian 1940s Pendant Lamp
By Strada Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s pendant lamp manufactured by Strada, Milano. The fabric shade hides three
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

1940s Large Oval French Flush Mounted Crystal Chandelier
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s oval French flush mounted chandelier, from a Southampton estate.
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Vintage 1940s Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal

French Art Deco Chrome and Glass Flush Mount, Germany, 1940s
By Baccarat
Located in Merida, Yucatan
-1940, in bronze and moulded and handcut lead crystal. This light can be installed as a flush mount or
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1940 s Hollywood Cut Crystal and Brass Five-Tiered Flush Mount Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1940's cut crystal flush mount chandelier features 5 tiers of hand-cut crystals in
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Crystal, Brass

1940s Regency/ Rococo 5 Tiered Cascading Crystal Flush Mount/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Period 5 Tiered Cascading Cut Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

Materials

Crystal

1940s Hollywood Faceted Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier with Spherical Medallion
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and glamorous Hollywood Art Deco flush mount chandelier was realized in the United
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Crystal, Bronze

1940s Hollywood Faceted Crystal Flush Mount Chandelier with Silvered Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and glamorous Hollywood Art Deco flush mount chandelier was realized in the United
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Crystal, Bronze

1940s Hollywood Cut Crystal Domed Chandelier with Etched Detailing
Located in New York, NY
An elegant reverse-etched cut crystal reverse domed chandelier is supported by antique silivered
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Flush Mount

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Nickel

Small 1940 s Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Lit from within
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Antique French 1940 s crystal chandelier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning french amethyst colored crystal and crystal 6 arm chandelier.
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1940 s Continental Iron Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large metal and crystal 8 light chandelier. Silver and gold faux gilt foliate body with hand cut
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Large French 1940 s Brass Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large French 1940's Brass and Crystal Chandelier
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

1940 s Brass Crystal Hollywood Regency Chandelier
Located in North Miami, FL
You have to look closely to fully appreciate all the wonderful crystal shapes on this unique 40's
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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Brass

Italian Gilt Brass and Crystal Chandelier C. 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
A twelve arm gilt brass and crystal chandelier, Italian C.1940's
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20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 1940 s crystal and giltwood chandelier
Located in Toronto, ON
Late 1940's Parisian 6 arm chandelier. Gold leaf and crystal stem with red painted wooden
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Gold Leaf

Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Crystal Chandelier C. 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors clear crystal chandelier with bronze plate above crystal reflecting an
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20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Fantastic Lead Crystal Five Light Chandelier
By Iris Crystal Chandelier
Located in Southfield, MI
Elegant, late 1940's lead crystal chandelier, made in Italy, and just removed from it's original
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Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

French 1940 s Bronze Cage Icycle Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Black Bronze Cage Chandelier with Crystal 'Icycle' Drops. Eight Undulating Arms Join at Base with
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

1940 s Eight Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
eight light chandelier with bead wrapped armature & cut crystal drops, French
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20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Metal

Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors Crystal Chandelier C. 1940 s
Located in New York, NY
Carl Fagerlund for Orrefors clear crystal chandelier with bronze plate above glass reflecting an
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20th Century Swedish Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

1940 s French 16 Light Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New Jersey City, NJ
A spectacular array of crystals cascade over sixteen crisply carved ormolu branches arranged in
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

1940 s Cut Crystal 3-Tier Chandelier
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Alternating triangle crystal prisms with a slight amethyst cast. Original bronze stem, canopy and
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

1940s Large Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s large crystal chandelier.
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1940 s crysal and chrome chandelier
Located in New York, NY
crystal and chrome waterfall chandelier
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Vintage 1940s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1940s Italian Crystal Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully detailed & restored Italian crystal chandelier in the form of a hot air balloon.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Vintage 1940s Peach Crystal Chandelier
Located in Coral Gables, FL
French Vintage 1940s Peach Crystal 6-light Chandelier
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Vintage Crystal Chandelier, Italy 1940s
Located in London, GB
An elegant Art Deco crystal chandelier with chrome frame. Large proportions and wonderfully
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Chrome

1940 s Beaded Chandelier by Maison Bauges
Located in New York, NY
Six Arms
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Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

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1940s Crystal Chandelier For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s crystal chandelier you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1940s crystal chandelier — often made from stone, crystal and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1940s crystal chandelier — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 1940s crystal chandelier is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1940s crystal chandelier over the years, but those crafted by Maison Baguès, Pietro Chiesa and Bakalowits Söhne are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1940s Crystal Chandelier?

The average selling price for a 1940s crystal chandelier at 1stDibs is $3,500, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $68,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina, with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier. (Note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too.)

Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes.

Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.

For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.

Questions About 1940s Crystal Chandelier
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    What the crystals on chandeliers are called are pendalogues. Makers adorn their chandeliers with pendalogues in an array of shapes and sizes. Some chandeliers may also feature crystal bead chains, crystal candle bobeches and other decorative accents. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of chandeliers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date chandelier crystals, hold them up to the light and look for acid marks. If you find one, use an authoritative online resource to research the mark and identify the manufacturer. You can then estimate the age based on the style of the crystal. If you can't find a mark, take the crystal to a licensed appraiser for a professional evaluation. Shop a selection of expertly vetted antique and vintage chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, chandeliers made from real crystal contain lead. That is because authentic crystal is glass made with lead oxide. The presence of lead gives crystal its sparkling effect. You'll find a selection of crystal chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can spot a real crystal chandelier by checking a few things with the crystal glass itself. First, feel the weight. Crystal is made with lead and will be heavier than glass. Next, the clearer the piece, the more likely it is crystal. And finally, hold the crystal up to light. Light will pass through glass as clear, but crystal refracts the light into rainbows of light. Shop a selection of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Crystal chandeliers are still in style and can be found embellishing any room in the home. Crystal chandeliers come in many different shapes and sizes and can be very simple or highly decorative. Shop a selection of vintage and modern crystal chandeliers from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The hanging crystals on a chandelier are called pendalogues, sometimes spelled pendeloques. They can also be referred to simply as prisms. Shop a wide variety of chandelier prisms and pendalogues from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.